parabellum - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
English
Noun
parabellum (plural parabellums)
- A type of cartridge used in some handguns.
- A type of German semiautomatic pistol.
Etymology
For Latin parā bellum (“furnish war”), from the Latin adage sī vīs pācem, parā bellum (“if you want peace, prepare for war”).
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